Engineering Manager - Project Lead Engineering

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC is seeking a Senior Project Lead Engineer to oversee a team delivering advanced power quality solutions and EPC turnkey projects. You will coordinate across system design, electrical, mechanical, and control disciplines, ensuring safe, on-time execution and alignment with contractual requirements.

This role emphasizes leadership, project governance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent.
• 2–3 years in leadership roles such as line management or project management.
• 3–5 years managing large EPC turnkey projects.
• Experience with HV substations or FACTS projects.
• PMP certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of Project Lead Engineers to deliver high-quality power quality solutions.
• Oversee project execution to ensure alignment with schedule, cost, contract, safety, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate engineering activities across disciplines including system design, electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies.
• Collaborate with global teams and internal stakeholders to support project delivery and organizational objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support strategic programs such as Scale-to-Potential and competency development efforts.
• Guide project execution practices, ensure adherence to internal procedures, and support project closure in line with contractual commitments.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as an escalation point for engineering challenges.
• Promote and support a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across project teams.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Power systems

HV substations

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering

Job description

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Job ID: R0105278 Date Posted: 2026-06-15 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The Opportunity You will take on a key role in advancing the performance and stability of modern power systems by managing a team responsible for delivering advanced Power Quality Solutions, including Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS). In this position, you will oversee a team of Project Lead Engineers who coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines—such as system design, electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies to deliver complex EPC turnkey projects. Your work will directly support the integration of technologies that enhance transmission capacity, improve grid stability, and enable more flexible and resilient power networks. Operating in a global environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and in alignment with contractual requirements. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of power transmission systems while strengthening your leadership capabilities, driving process improvements, and supporting the adoption of advanced power electronics technologies that are shaping the future of the grid.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Manage and support a team of Project Lead Engineers to deliver high-quality and cost-effective power quality solutions
• Oversee project execution to ensure alignment with schedule, cost, contract, safety, and quality requirements
• Coordinate engineering activities across disciplines including system design, electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies
• Collaborate with global teams and internal stakeholders to support project delivery and organizational objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support strategic programs such as Scale-to-Potential and competency development efforts
• Guide project execution practices, ensure adherence to internal procedures, and support project closure in line with contractual commitments
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as an escalation point for engineering challenges
• Promote and support a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across project teams
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent
• 2–3 years of experience in leadership roles such as line management or project management
• 3–5 years of experience managing large EPC turnkey projects
• Experience working with HV substations or FACTS projects
• Knowledge of power electronic devices is an advantage
• PMP certification is an advantage

More About Us

• In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience delivering advanced grid technologies while working alongside experienced professionals in the power industry.
• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Attractive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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